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SwedenLittle Colorado River near Joseph City water level
River gauge, Little Colorado River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 506 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Little Colorado River near Joseph City reads 2.19 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.81 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.18 ft and 2.36 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.32 ftJanuary 9, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 4.16 ftFriday, October 23 at 10:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 6.81 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Rock quarry reached on right bank. Additional flooding possible downstream.
- 13.00 ft
- Flooding occurs on left bank with no threat to any buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 11.00 ft
- Out of bank flooding in area of gage, no threat to buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage. Minor overflow on right (north) bank, with no threat to any buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 7.50 ft
- Potential downstream lowland overflow.
- 2.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.32 ft | January 9, 1993 |
| 2 | 7.38 ft | August 24, 1992 |
| 3 | 7.32 ft | September 23, 2010 |
| 4 | 6.96 ft | April 29, 1985 |
| 5 | 6.90 ft | October 29, 1974 |
| 6 | 6.89 ft | September 11, 2002 |
| 7 | 6.87 ft | September 22, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Little Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 10.8 cfs | High | +1.0 cfs | 76 mi |
| Little Colorado River above Lyman Lake near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 65 mi |
| Little Colorado River below Salado SpringsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 8.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 60 mi |
| Little Colorado River at WoodruffRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 1.0 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Little Colorado River at HolbrookRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 7.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Little Colorado River near WinslowRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 12.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 24 mi |
| Little Colorado River near CameronRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 133 cfs | Normal | −88.0 cfs | 102 mi |
| Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert ViewRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 590 cfs | Normal | −201.0 cfs | 124 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevelon Creek near WinslowRiver gauge, Chevelon Creek | 24.6 cfs | Very high | −10.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Clear Creek near WinslowRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 9.12 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Jacks Canyon Creek near WinslowRiver gauge, Jacks Canyon Creek | 3.54 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 31 mi |
| Chevelon Fork below Wildcat Canyon, near WinslowRiver gauge, Chevelon Fork | 2.77 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Colorado River near Joseph City?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.81 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Little Colorado River near Joseph City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM MST, the water level was 2.19 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Colorado River near Joseph City rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Colorado River near Joseph City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Colorado River near Joseph City?
The highest level on record is 8.32 ft on January 9, 1993.
Is Little Colorado River near Joseph City expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09397300(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.90114, -110.25540(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.19 ft | 2026-10-20 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 506 cfs | 2026-10-05 04:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Colorado River near Joseph City (usgs:09397300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/little-colorado-river-near-joseph-city
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